Patient's question:
A while ago, I kept feeling nausea and dry heaving. I often had no appetite and didn't want to eat anything. Later, I always felt extremely weak. My wife forced me to go to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The doctor told me that I had superficial gastritis.Doctor's answer:
The amount of low protein intake should be determined based on the condition. For those with mild symptoms, it should be controlled between 20 to 40g/d to reduce kidney pressure. The duration of a low-protein diet should not be too long to prevent a recurrence of anemia. Once blood urea nitrogen and creatinine clearance return to normal, regardless of whether proteinuria is present, the protein intake should gradually increase to 0.8g/kg per day to facilitate renal function repair. High-quality proteins rich in essential amino acids and low in non-essential amino acids should be used, such as eggs, milk, lean meat, and fish. It is not advisable to consume legumes and their products.Affecting sodium and water: In the early stages, edema is the primary symptom, as the kidneys cannot properly metabolize water and sodium. Limiting fluid intake and adhering to a salt-free diet are effective methods to completely eliminate edema. The diet should be adjusted according to the condition, urine output, and water balance.